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GM Lordstown a part of the Valley’s story for 50 years
GM and UAW Local 1112 will host a 50th Anniversary Open House event at Lordstown Complex East Friday.
Stories published May 15, 2016
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Bible-based summer camp to set up at Austintown Elementary School
Falcon Camp is designed as an enrichment and nutrition program
Coordinated terror attacks by Islamic State kill at least 29 today
An attack at an Iraq gas plant killed 14
'Captain America' easily holds on to top spot at box office for second consecutive week
Some newcomers, however, did fare relatively well
Have a loved one hooked on heroin or opioids? Have antidote handy
That's a key message of a six-month awareness campaign in Ohio that starts Monday
Catholic Charities helped 33,645 people in Youngstown Diocese in 2015
Eighty-seven percent of them live below the federal poverty line
Hillary Clinton tries to clear obstacles in Ky., Ore. primaries this week
She hopes to eke out a win against Bernie Sanders in Kentucky but concedes Oregon to the independent senator
Vindicator receives 20 awards at annual Associated Press ceremony
Vindicator Editor Todd Franko has been named a director for the Associated Press Media Editors of Ohio
Women of Distinction luncheon planned
Youngstown National Council of Negro Women will sponsor an award luncheon Saturday at Holiday Inn, Boardman.
Vocalist in cabaret show at the DeYor
Vocalist in cabaret show at the DeYor Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Easy Street Productions’ cabaret
Veteran actors look back on a TV classic "Roots" rewind
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK ABC bosses weren’t sure anyone would watch.
A fresh look at Lincoln
A fresh look at Lincoln Associated Press NEW YORK Before Sidney Blumenthal was a White House
Concert will unite 250 choral singers for peace
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Stambaugh Chorus has assembled 250 singers
IF YOU GO
IF YOU GO What: Giving Voice to Peace II, a choral concert with orchestra When: 7 p.m. Friday
GM Lordstown a part of the Valley’s story for 50 years
GM and UAW Local 1112 will host a 50th Anniversary Open House event at Lordstown Complex East Friday.
Local NAACP chapter reluctantly endorses Youngstown Plan
The chapter president said state intervention is needed to correct the local school board’s failures.
UAW 1112 retirees talk life at Lordstown
More than 16 million vehicles have been produced in 50 years at the Lordstown plant.
Purple Cat clients celebrate prom
Purple Cat offers programs for adults with mental and physical disabilities.
Memorializing the forgotten
Tod Homestead Cemetery Association will be honoring 1,800 forgotten people
Keep your lawn green and use less water
As much as half of the water we use to irrigate our lawns and gardens is wasted because of runoff
TNR for feral cats has its down sides
Opinion: By Donald K. ALLEN Special to The Vindicator Recent articles in the The Vindicator discuss the
Penguins, Lightning off to chippy start in East finals
Bolts’ Callahan won’t be suspended for hit on Letang
Duke of GOP hazard
Opinion: Thousands of self-styled paragons of political and social virtue – Republicans – will descend on
Saturday on the links
Saturday on the links More pro golf results SYMETRA CLASSIC CHARLOTTE, N.C. Kendall Dye
Barb Wollitz triumphs at Bedford Trails
Frank Santisi has best round for Shooting Gallery at Firestone Farms
Small-car deals abound as buyers shift to SUVs
Associated Press DETROIT Louis Cervi was looking to buy a small car for basic transportation,
publishers weekly best-sellers
publishers weekly best-sellers For the week ending May 8 HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “15th
BUSINESS DIGEST || BBB Torch Awards set for June 8
BBB celebrates businesses, leaders Poland The Better Business Bureau serving Columbiana,
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Lindsay Renea Dance Theatre’s Celebrate Life concert, 4 p.m.: The
The Spring Trail Intrepid Challenge 25K is May 21 at Mill Creek Park.
The Spring Trail Intrepid Challenge 25K is May 21 at Mill Creek Park.
Saturday’s OTHER MLB GAMES
Saturday’s OTHER MLB GAMES Yankees 2, White Sox 1 NEW YORK Dellin Betances, Andrew Miller
Costs for long-term care keep climbing, study says
Associated Press Long-term care grew more expensive again this year, with the cost of the priciest
50 YEARS OF ROLLIN’ OUT CARS
Important moments in the General Motors Lordstown Complex’s 50-year history. February 1956: The
Transformers
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (TNS) When it comes to decorating your home, furniture is always top of
‘Healthy’ debate – FDA to reassess definition
Associated Press NEW YORK The Food and Drug Administration will reevaluate its definition of
Business owners want specifics on policies
Associated Press NEW YORK Small-business owners say it’s time the presidential candidates
LIMELIGHTS & CAREER PATHS
REALTY Real Living Volpini Realty Group recently announced that Jason Farulla joined the company
Clinton campaign tends to look a bit less exciting
Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa Rock-concert rallies versus intimate town halls. Adoring
Playhouse's "Funny Thing" will leave you laughing
By Eric McCrea entertainment@vindy.com Tragedy? Who needs it? Let The Youngstown Playhouse make
Associated Press
Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan Afghanistan is expected to finalize a peace deal with a
3 slain near beach in Acapulco
3 slain near beach in Acapulco MEXICO CITY Mexican authorities say three men were gunned down in
Web ad slams Trump on taxes
Los Angeles Times (TNS) Hillary Clinton has joined a chorus of Democrats and Republicans who in
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Northern Hancock Bank and Trust Co. v. Jennifer
Associated Press
Associated Press SEATTLE Hundreds of climate activists marched Saturday to the site of two
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
Parts of state Routes 165, 303 and 534 close Monday
Culvert and bridge replacement and bridge repair projects will close roads Monday.
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Hubbard school board, 5:30 p.m., work session followed by regular session at 7 p.m.
CREATING A BUZZ
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO At the Clift Hotel in San Francisco, there are more than 370
Best apps for family stargazing
One of my all-time favorite movies is “Contact.” The movie, based on the book “Contact” by Carl
‘Steps of Change’ event is Saturday in Youngstown
Keynote speaker is Joseph M. Pinjuh, an assistant U.S. attorney
Woman running for bus is struck, killed
Associated Press COLUMBUS A woman has died after falling beneath the wheels of a bus in
YEARS AGO
Today is Sunday, May 15, the 136th day of 2016. There are 230 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
More than a race
By BETH J. HARPAZ AP Travel Editor INDIANAPOLIS It’s a big year for a big race. May 29 will
Indy 500 selling out area hotel rooms
Indy 500 selling out area hotel rooms INDIANAPOLIS The 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 is
For the week of May 15, 2016
Lyda A. Swift et al to Robert Montalto, Saint Ursula Drive, Canfield, $418,000. Brandon L. Bower
Bad news batters Olympics past, present, future
Associated Press LONDON Doping scandals. Bribery allegations. Fears about Zika. Political,
Support bill to let Ohioans die on own terms; cheers to Vindy and Bertram; clean up Market Street; LGBTs not born that way
Opinion: Support bill to let Ohioans die on their own terms Talking about death is difficult. As technology
Five stand out as possible running mate for Trump
Los Angeles Times (TNS) WASHINGTON Donald Trump has essentially seized the Republican
Ryan honors finalists in art competition
Ryan honors finalists in art competition YOUNGSTOWN U.S. Rep Tim Ryan of Howland, D-13th,
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Stacie Young and Roman Hernandez, Youngstown, boy, May
Youngstown schools CEO can tap KnowledgeWorks
Editorial: Four years ago, officials of a Cincinnati-based education- reform organization unveiled a plan for
The George Bellino Memorial Scholarship Fund Outing is May 20.
The George Bellino Memorial Scholarship Fund Outing is May 20.
Rescue yourself, child with sleep routine
Tribune News Service (TNS) Q. My daughter, who just turned 3, has a surge of energy after dinner
SPORTS digest
Sharon Speedway races washed out HARTFORD Heavy morning rains coupled with a forecast calling
COACHES brings burgers to Niles, Boardman
Patrick and Stacy Howlett have added two new restaurants to the Mahoning Valley.